We may not always be available on weekends and/or holidays, but we will respond to your message, in the order it was received, when we return to the office. Southwestern Native American Indian turquoise sterling silver pendant, stamped STERLING, and signed by Navajo artist ROIE JAQUE. Roie was raised in the Navajo culture as his father was Navajo, but his background is also Pueblo of Laguna Acoma from his mother, and Chiricahua Apache from his paternal grandfather. Roie joined the Navajo tribe in Window Rock, Arizona. He speaks, reads, and writes in Navajo language, which is only spoken by about 150,000 Natives. Roie graduated from high school and attended college in New Mexico and Arizona. He learned the art of silversmithing at a young age and have been making jewelry for over 45 years. He owns sheep and used the raw material to learn how to weave rugs from scratch. His late mother, Alice Raphealito, was a master weaver, and well-known for her weave-work. This beautiful pendant was forged at Roie’s’ workbench. It showcases a striking stone set in a smooth bezel wrapped in twisted wire, framed by a filed, carinated border, and adorned on top by an intricate flower and two raised leaves. The nicely polished cabochon is 1 9/16″ tall by 1 1/4″ wide, from bezel to bezel. This piece weighs almost 28 grams, it’s about 3″ tall, including the 7/8″ loop and bale, by 1 1/2 wide, at its widest. The stamped bale can accommodate beads up to 5/16, and very thick chains. Unique stone and exceptional silver work. Thank you for supporting authentic Native American art. All measurements are approximations. Please measure your wrist, decolletage, finger, and waist, or use an old bracelet, necklace, bolo tie, belt, and so on, to determine your size. All items in our store are preowned, and in vintage-used condition. Minor wear, light surface scratches, and other common conditions in used items should be expected. Please allow for some variation in color. We attempt to capture the actual color of the stones/shells to the best of our ability, but cameras, lighting, and monitors may not portray the exact color. When the color in the photos is significantly different from the original, we will add that information to “additional notes” at the bottom of the listing. Items have a fixed price, however, we will consider all reasonable offers. Our items are packed securely and under surveillance cameras for your peace of mind. Feedback will be left either after we receive a feedback, or upon request and after the 14 or 30-day return time-frame has passed. You are not required to leave us a feedback to receive one. If you choose not to leave us a feedback, but want one, just ask us. Thank you for visiting our store. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American: US\1935-Now\Jewelry”. The seller is “goesaround2014″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Jewelry Type: Pendant
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Ethnic Origin: Southwestern Native American Indian
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Stone Color: Blue and Black
- Material: Sterling Silver, Turquoise Stone
- Featured Refinements: Navajo Turquoise Silver Pendant Roie Jaque
- Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
- Culture: Native American: US
- Artisan: Roie Jaque
- Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
- Origin: Southwestern Native American Indian
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo